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Nobel Laureate Inspires Cambodian Students
Monday, 23 November 2009While animals may kill each other for food, humans are the only creatures to do so out of cruelty, Nobel laureate Aaron Ciechanover told an assembly of Cambodians earlier this month.
Ciechanover, who won the Noble Prize for chemistry in 2004, reminded 400 participants at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia that greed could drive human cruelty, something not found in other parts of the natural world.
Ciechanover was speaking as part of an Asean “Bridges” program organized by the International Peace Foundation, which is based in Vienna, Austria.
Ciechanover’s Nobel Prize came from the discovery of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation, a mechanism by which the cells of most living organisms cull unwanted proteins. He shared the prize with Avram Hershko and Irwin Rose and is seeking the cure for cancer.
Kem Oeun, deputy director-general for the Ministry of Education, who participated in the discussion, said the talk was a reminder that people must unite to build peace, but they must first know themselves.
“We are crueler than such animals as tigers, which kill other animals for food,” he said. “We kill each other for self gain.”
Ciechanover is a distinguished research professor at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, in Haifa, where he was born. He received his doctorate in medicine in 1981 from the institute.
Om Romny, directory of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, told VOA Khmer the institute was honored to have the laureate, whose talk was a rare opportunity for professors, scientists, students and other participants.
“It is crucial that we exchange our knowledge,” he said. “Particularly, we have learned from him because he is a Nobel laureate. So, we’ve learned from him about the way to conduct research, starting from where to where. That’s what we got from him.”
Someth Paradis, a professor at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, told VOA Khmer that the lecture was useful for students, professors, and researchers who participated.
“Our students were really interested in Ciechanover’s lecture, which was very encouraging and a driving force for our students,” he said. “I observed that they had pleasant facial expressions while listening to his lecture. They looked more determined in their studies and future research. I think our students want to attach themselves to Ciechanover’s research and wish to win the Nobel Prize, as he did.”
Phat Chan Vorleak, a senior studying food chemistry at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, said Ciechanover was a role model for her.
“His words encourage me as a student,” she said. “I feel we can do anything when we have a strong will, desire and determination. What I was interested in most is that he is from a small country, and he has tried very hard to study, and was able to continue his studies in the US, but he never gave up on his country. He brought what he studied back to help develop his country.”
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Ciechanover, who won the Noble Prize for chemistry in 2004, reminded 400 participants at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia that greed could drive human cruelty, something not found in other parts of the natural world.
Ciechanover was speaking as part of an Asean “Bridges” program organized by the International Peace Foundation, which is based in Vienna, Austria.
Ciechanover’s Nobel Prize came from the discovery of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation, a mechanism by which the cells of most living organisms cull unwanted proteins. He shared the prize with Avram Hershko and Irwin Rose and is seeking the cure for cancer.
Kem Oeun, deputy director-general for the Ministry of Education, who participated in the discussion, said the talk was a reminder that people must unite to build peace, but they must first know themselves.
“We are crueler than such animals as tigers, which kill other animals for food,” he said. “We kill each other for self gain.”
Ciechanover is a distinguished research professor at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, in Haifa, where he was born. He received his doctorate in medicine in 1981 from the institute.
Om Romny, directory of the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, told VOA Khmer the institute was honored to have the laureate, whose talk was a rare opportunity for professors, scientists, students and other participants.
“It is crucial that we exchange our knowledge,” he said. “Particularly, we have learned from him because he is a Nobel laureate. So, we’ve learned from him about the way to conduct research, starting from where to where. That’s what we got from him.”
Someth Paradis, a professor at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, told VOA Khmer that the lecture was useful for students, professors, and researchers who participated.
“Our students were really interested in Ciechanover’s lecture, which was very encouraging and a driving force for our students,” he said. “I observed that they had pleasant facial expressions while listening to his lecture. They looked more determined in their studies and future research. I think our students want to attach themselves to Ciechanover’s research and wish to win the Nobel Prize, as he did.”
Phat Chan Vorleak, a senior studying food chemistry at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, said Ciechanover was a role model for her.
“His words encourage me as a student,” she said. “I feel we can do anything when we have a strong will, desire and determination. What I was interested in most is that he is from a small country, and he has tried very hard to study, and was able to continue his studies in the US, but he never gave up on his country. He brought what he studied back to help develop his country.”
Victims Demand Reparation in Duch Case
Civil parties in the trial of Khmer Rouge prison chief Duch insisted on reparation for victims, as final arguments in the case got underway Monday.
Duch, whose real name is Kaing Kek Iev, has admitted responsibility for the deaths of more than 12,000 people under his administration of Tuol Sleng prison, in the first trial of the UN-backed court.
Four lawyers for civil party teams addressed the court Monday, laying serious responsibility on Duch for atrocities committed against 12,380 prisoners under his control at the prison, known as S-21.
“You forgot the humanity of men and women and of those who were detained in Tuol Sleng,” said Martin Jacquin, civil party lawyer from Group 3.
Duch, 67, is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture and murder, though he has already accepted blame and apologized publicly.
Karim AA Khan, a civil party lawyer, said in his conclusion that Duch’s confession had not been “honest,” and the former math teacher and revolutionary was avoiding responsibility.
“The accused recognized some atrocities that he rejected at the beginning, so the confidence in him is in doubt,” said Silke Studzensky, a lawyer for Group 2.
“What the civil parties need is justice,” said Moch Sovannary, another civil party attorney. “They do not need other things, but justice which is interpreted by reparation.”
In her conclusion, she requested the tribunal set up a volunteer and independent fund for reparation; preserve evidence and the place of crimes; and build a signboard dedicated to victims.
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Duch, whose real name is Kaing Kek Iev, has admitted responsibility for the deaths of more than 12,000 people under his administration of Tuol Sleng prison, in the first trial of the UN-backed court.
Four lawyers for civil party teams addressed the court Monday, laying serious responsibility on Duch for atrocities committed against 12,380 prisoners under his control at the prison, known as S-21.
“You forgot the humanity of men and women and of those who were detained in Tuol Sleng,” said Martin Jacquin, civil party lawyer from Group 3.
Duch, 67, is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture and murder, though he has already accepted blame and apologized publicly.
Karim AA Khan, a civil party lawyer, said in his conclusion that Duch’s confession had not been “honest,” and the former math teacher and revolutionary was avoiding responsibility.
“The accused recognized some atrocities that he rejected at the beginning, so the confidence in him is in doubt,” said Silke Studzensky, a lawyer for Group 2.
“What the civil parties need is justice,” said Moch Sovannary, another civil party attorney. “They do not need other things, but justice which is interpreted by reparation.”
In her conclusion, she requested the tribunal set up a volunteer and independent fund for reparation; preserve evidence and the place of crimes; and build a signboard dedicated to victims.
Kin says [Cambodian-American] driver accused of plowing into family 'depressed' November 23, 2009 By John R. Ellement Boston Globe Staff (Mass., USA)
LOWELL -- A bruised and frightened 4-year-old boy sought comfort today in the arms of his grandmother, who held him close 12 hours after an alleged drunk driver plowed into his stroller as he was pushed in a crosswalk.
The boy, Jonathan Dickie Jr., suffered the most serious injuries when his family was hit by the car, but he has been released from the hospital.
“He could have been dead. I am so glad that the Lord was watching over him,’’ said the grandmother, Carol Dickie, as she held him. “I believe someone up there pushed him out of the way and made sure nothing happened to him because he could have been dead.’’
The mother, Nina Wilkin, 25, was crossing Fletcher Street at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday with Jonathan and his younger sister, Katelyn, 2. Two police officers, who were stopped at a red light, saw a car being driven by Chamroeun Theam plow into the family, authorities said.
The boy was knocked out of his stroller, and his mother and sister were knocked to the ground. All three were rushed to Lowell General Hospital and later released.
With the help of a Cambodian interpreter, Theam pleaded not guilty to operating under the influence, second offense operating while under the influence, and causing serious injury and other charges. Judge Neil J. Walker set bail at $5,000 cash.
With tears in their eyes, two of Theam's daughters and a daughter-in-law watched the court proceeding. Afterward, they spoke with reporters and said Theam has been depressed, but has refused their entreaties to get help.
They said that he grew up in Cambodia, survived the terror years in the 1970s of the Khmer Rouge and remains haunted by that experience and often has nightmares.
"He needs help,'' said Sochann Chea, his daughter-in-law. "He doesn't want it.''
Chea said the driver's extended family is concerned for the health of the mother and her two children. Chea said Theam's family -- he has three sons and two daughters -- does not want to see him behind the wheel again any time soon.
"We don't want anything like this to happen again.'' Chea said. "We feel very bad and we hope the family is okay.''
In a report filed in court, Lowell police officers who witnessed the crash said that Wilkin was in the crosswalk and was hurrying to get across Fletcher Street when the light turned green.
Although the family was still in the intersection, Theam allegedly accelerated and drove his Dodge Neon directly into them without slowing, police said in the report.
Police said the car struck Nina Wilkin, "throwing her into the air over the windshield, hitting the ground on the other side of the street.''
The car struck the double stroller, police said, causing the boy to be "ejected out of the stroller and onto the Neon, bouncing off the Neon and onto the pavement.''
Theam's blood alcohol level was .26, according to the police report. The legal limit is .08. Police said he also failed sobriety tests.
"He appeared to be completely unconcerned about what was going on around him,'' Officer Neils Henry Christiansen wrote of Theam. "He sat in his motor vehicle talking to himself and yelling at no one in in particular.''
Theam was convicted of drunk driving in 1994 in Wisconsin, according to Lowell Police. Details of that case were not immediately avaialble.
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The boy, Jonathan Dickie Jr., suffered the most serious injuries when his family was hit by the car, but he has been released from the hospital.
“He could have been dead. I am so glad that the Lord was watching over him,’’ said the grandmother, Carol Dickie, as she held him. “I believe someone up there pushed him out of the way and made sure nothing happened to him because he could have been dead.’’
The mother, Nina Wilkin, 25, was crossing Fletcher Street at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday with Jonathan and his younger sister, Katelyn, 2. Two police officers, who were stopped at a red light, saw a car being driven by Chamroeun Theam plow into the family, authorities said.
The boy was knocked out of his stroller, and his mother and sister were knocked to the ground. All three were rushed to Lowell General Hospital and later released.
With the help of a Cambodian interpreter, Theam pleaded not guilty to operating under the influence, second offense operating while under the influence, and causing serious injury and other charges. Judge Neil J. Walker set bail at $5,000 cash.
With tears in their eyes, two of Theam's daughters and a daughter-in-law watched the court proceeding. Afterward, they spoke with reporters and said Theam has been depressed, but has refused their entreaties to get help.
They said that he grew up in Cambodia, survived the terror years in the 1970s of the Khmer Rouge and remains haunted by that experience and often has nightmares.
"He needs help,'' said Sochann Chea, his daughter-in-law. "He doesn't want it.''
Chea said the driver's extended family is concerned for the health of the mother and her two children. Chea said Theam's family -- he has three sons and two daughters -- does not want to see him behind the wheel again any time soon.
"We don't want anything like this to happen again.'' Chea said. "We feel very bad and we hope the family is okay.''
In a report filed in court, Lowell police officers who witnessed the crash said that Wilkin was in the crosswalk and was hurrying to get across Fletcher Street when the light turned green.
Although the family was still in the intersection, Theam allegedly accelerated and drove his Dodge Neon directly into them without slowing, police said in the report.
Police said the car struck Nina Wilkin, "throwing her into the air over the windshield, hitting the ground on the other side of the street.''
The car struck the double stroller, police said, causing the boy to be "ejected out of the stroller and onto the Neon, bouncing off the Neon and onto the pavement.''
Theam's blood alcohol level was .26, according to the police report. The legal limit is .08. Police said he also failed sobriety tests.
"He appeared to be completely unconcerned about what was going on around him,'' Officer Neils Henry Christiansen wrote of Theam. "He sat in his motor vehicle talking to himself and yelling at no one in in particular.''
Theam was convicted of drunk driving in 1994 in Wisconsin, according to Lowell Police. Details of that case were not immediately avaialble.
Cambodia flights recover
Air traffic between Thailand and Cambodia has returned to near-normal levels after plummeting at the height of the diplomatic spat earlier this month.
Bangkok-based carriers such as Thai Airways International (THAI) and Bangkok Airways saw bookings start to rebound last week.
Tension between the nations escalated rapidly after fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Cambodia on Nov 10 to take up his appointment as an economic adviser to the Cambodian government.
Bangkok Airways, which has the largest capacity between the two countries, saw Thais cancel flights to Siem Reap during the dispute. But there was a steady flow of foreign passengers, especially Europeans, said executives at the airline.
Bangkok Airways operates six daily flights to Siem Reap and three daily flights to Phnom Penh.
THAI, which has 14 flights a week between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, saw about 40% of reservations cancelled in the week after Thaksin's visit.
"We're almost back to normal now," said a senior THAI executive.
Bookings show no sign that they will drop in the near future, he said.
"I think that people appreciate that politics and economics are separate issues in the Thai-Cambodian case, so it looks like business as usual," he said.
But Thai AirAsia, which operates daily flights between the two capitals, said it was entirely unaffected by the souring of diplomatic ties.
Thai AirAsia chief executive Tassapon Bijleveld said nothing suggests that its load factor on the route will drop in the near future.
Bangkok has been a gateway to Cambodia, especially among long-haul international travellers, because of easy and frequent connections through Suvarnabhumi airport.
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Bangkok-based carriers such as Thai Airways International (THAI) and Bangkok Airways saw bookings start to rebound last week.
Tension between the nations escalated rapidly after fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Cambodia on Nov 10 to take up his appointment as an economic adviser to the Cambodian government.
Bangkok Airways, which has the largest capacity between the two countries, saw Thais cancel flights to Siem Reap during the dispute. But there was a steady flow of foreign passengers, especially Europeans, said executives at the airline.
Bangkok Airways operates six daily flights to Siem Reap and three daily flights to Phnom Penh.
THAI, which has 14 flights a week between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, saw about 40% of reservations cancelled in the week after Thaksin's visit.
"We're almost back to normal now," said a senior THAI executive.
Bookings show no sign that they will drop in the near future, he said.
"I think that people appreciate that politics and economics are separate issues in the Thai-Cambodian case, so it looks like business as usual," he said.
But Thai AirAsia, which operates daily flights between the two capitals, said it was entirely unaffected by the souring of diplomatic ties.
Thai AirAsia chief executive Tassapon Bijleveld said nothing suggests that its load factor on the route will drop in the near future.
Bangkok has been a gateway to Cambodia, especially among long-haul international travellers, because of easy and frequent connections through Suvarnabhumi airport.
Navy slams Chavalit for 'distorting, politicising' spat
The navy has slammed Puea Thai Party chairman Chavalit Yongchaiyudh for trying to "distort and politicise" the spat between Thailand and Cambodia.
The criticism by navy spokesman Prachachart Srisawat followed Gen Chavalit's statement that Cambodia had closed its waterways at the Cambodian province of Koh Kong , opposite Trat.
The navy and the government said Gen Chavalit's account was false. Gen Chavalit said he did not know why Cambodia closed the waterways but it was probably because there was conflict in the area or an illegal action had been committed.
But the navy spokesman said Cambodia was reviewing and regulating fishing concessions for Thai fishermen after the newly-appointed Koh Kong governor had scrapped the concession system initiated by his predecessor, Yuth Pouthang.
The move forced about 120 Thai fishing trawlers to stay anchored in port in Trat.
However, Capt Prachachart said Cambodia's regulating and reviewing of the new concession system was expected to be finished in a few days and the Thai trawlers could then resume operations.
The navy spokesman did not name the new Koh Kong governor. The Phnom Penh Post said on its website that Yuth Pouthang, who had been in the post for more than 10 years, was replaced by Bun Lert on Nov 12.
Acting government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn confirmed checks had found Cambodia did not close the waterways.
He insisted the situation at Koh Kong had nothing to do with the Thai-Cambodian row.
The source said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen wanted to adjust political game plans at Koh Kong, a bustling Cambodian border town.
The source said Hun Sen felt the former Koh Kong governor had been in the post for too long and had developed too close relations with Thais, particularly Democrat MPs in the area.
The source said Hun Sen also wanted the new governor to regulate Koh Kong to facilitate an investment plan by ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his business partners from the Middle East in order to develop Koh Kong into an entertainment complex.
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The criticism by navy spokesman Prachachart Srisawat followed Gen Chavalit's statement that Cambodia had closed its waterways at the Cambodian province of Koh Kong , opposite Trat.
The navy and the government said Gen Chavalit's account was false. Gen Chavalit said he did not know why Cambodia closed the waterways but it was probably because there was conflict in the area or an illegal action had been committed.
But the navy spokesman said Cambodia was reviewing and regulating fishing concessions for Thai fishermen after the newly-appointed Koh Kong governor had scrapped the concession system initiated by his predecessor, Yuth Pouthang.
The move forced about 120 Thai fishing trawlers to stay anchored in port in Trat.
However, Capt Prachachart said Cambodia's regulating and reviewing of the new concession system was expected to be finished in a few days and the Thai trawlers could then resume operations.
The navy spokesman did not name the new Koh Kong governor. The Phnom Penh Post said on its website that Yuth Pouthang, who had been in the post for more than 10 years, was replaced by Bun Lert on Nov 12.
Acting government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn confirmed checks had found Cambodia did not close the waterways.
He insisted the situation at Koh Kong had nothing to do with the Thai-Cambodian row.
The source said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen wanted to adjust political game plans at Koh Kong, a bustling Cambodian border town.
The source said Hun Sen felt the former Koh Kong governor had been in the post for too long and had developed too close relations with Thais, particularly Democrat MPs in the area.
The source said Hun Sen also wanted the new governor to regulate Koh Kong to facilitate an investment plan by ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his business partners from the Middle East in order to develop Koh Kong into an entertainment complex.
Lawyer for Sivarak files bail request
Thai engineer promises to stay for his 'spy' trial
PHNOM PENH : The lawyer for the Thai engineer held on charges of spying on ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he has filed a bail request to a Cambodian court.
Sivarak Chutipong, 31, an employee of Cambodia Air Traffic Service (CATS), was arrested on charges of supplying details of Thaksin's flight schedule to the Thai embassy when Thaksin visited Phnom Penh earlier this month.
His arrest deepened a diplomatic crisis between the two countries over Cambodia's appointment of Thaksin as an economic adviser and its refusal to extradite him to Bangkok.
"I filed the bail request with the court this morning, and we assured the court that Sivarak will not return to Thailand before his trial," his Cambodian attorney Kao Soupha said.
The lawyer said Mr Sivarak had confessed to court officials he leaked information about Thaksin's flight to a Thai diplomat. "Sivarak said he reported the information because the Thai diplomat asked him for it," Kao Soupha said.
Mr Sivarak informed the Thai official after Thaksin's private jet landed, and had not known the ex-prime minister was on the plane, he added.
But the lawyer insisted his client said the information was not secret and not stolen.
Cambodia expelled Kamrob Palawatwicha, the first secretary of Thailand's embassy in Phnom Penh, after alleging that Mr Sivarak had passed information to the diplomat. Thailand reciprocated hours later.
Both countries earlier this month withdrew their respective ambassadors in the dispute that broke out over Thaksin's appointment.
All Thai air traffic control staff were last Wednesday suspended from the Thai-owned civil aviation company, which oversees Cambodian air space, after a Cambodian government official was appointed temporary caretaker of the firm.
Chavanond Intarakomalyasut, secretary for the Thai foreign minister, said president of the Lawyers Council of Thailand Dej-udom Krairit will leave for Phnom Penh today with his staff to talk with the Cambodian lawyer about the case. Deputy director-general of the Consul Department Mathurapojjana Ittharong will join the council team to seek ways to help Mr Sivarak.
Cambodia rejected a claim in the Thai media that a daughter of Prime Minister Hun Sen is to take a stake in CATS.
A Cambodian cabinet statement said the government's management of CATS is temporary.
However, the statement did not indicate how long the government's hold over CATS would last.
"The spokesman wishes to stress, once again, that the Royal Government of Cambodia appointed its officials to temporarily supervise and manage the company, only to protect the national security and safety of Cambodian leaders," it said.
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PHNOM PENH : The lawyer for the Thai engineer held on charges of spying on ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he has filed a bail request to a Cambodian court.
Sivarak Chutipong, 31, an employee of Cambodia Air Traffic Service (CATS), was arrested on charges of supplying details of Thaksin's flight schedule to the Thai embassy when Thaksin visited Phnom Penh earlier this month.
His arrest deepened a diplomatic crisis between the two countries over Cambodia's appointment of Thaksin as an economic adviser and its refusal to extradite him to Bangkok.
"I filed the bail request with the court this morning, and we assured the court that Sivarak will not return to Thailand before his trial," his Cambodian attorney Kao Soupha said.
The lawyer said Mr Sivarak had confessed to court officials he leaked information about Thaksin's flight to a Thai diplomat. "Sivarak said he reported the information because the Thai diplomat asked him for it," Kao Soupha said.
Mr Sivarak informed the Thai official after Thaksin's private jet landed, and had not known the ex-prime minister was on the plane, he added.
But the lawyer insisted his client said the information was not secret and not stolen.
Cambodia expelled Kamrob Palawatwicha, the first secretary of Thailand's embassy in Phnom Penh, after alleging that Mr Sivarak had passed information to the diplomat. Thailand reciprocated hours later.
Both countries earlier this month withdrew their respective ambassadors in the dispute that broke out over Thaksin's appointment.
All Thai air traffic control staff were last Wednesday suspended from the Thai-owned civil aviation company, which oversees Cambodian air space, after a Cambodian government official was appointed temporary caretaker of the firm.
Chavanond Intarakomalyasut, secretary for the Thai foreign minister, said president of the Lawyers Council of Thailand Dej-udom Krairit will leave for Phnom Penh today with his staff to talk with the Cambodian lawyer about the case. Deputy director-general of the Consul Department Mathurapojjana Ittharong will join the council team to seek ways to help Mr Sivarak.
Cambodia rejected a claim in the Thai media that a daughter of Prime Minister Hun Sen is to take a stake in CATS.
A Cambodian cabinet statement said the government's management of CATS is temporary.
However, the statement did not indicate how long the government's hold over CATS would last.
"The spokesman wishes to stress, once again, that the Royal Government of Cambodia appointed its officials to temporarily supervise and manage the company, only to protect the national security and safety of Cambodian leaders," it said.
Cambodian gov't rejects report on PM's daughter
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Cambodian government Monday denied the news report that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's daughter was planning to hold shares in Cambodia Air Traffic Services (CATS).
A statement issued by the Cambodian government on Monday said "The Spokesman of the Royal Government of Cambodia totally rejects the report of the Thai News Agency on Nov. 21, 2009, which was confirmed by Panitan Wattanayakorn, the Royal Thai Government's acting Spokesman, alleging that the daughter of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Cambodian Prime Minister, was planning to hold shares in Cambodia Air Traffic Services (CATS), a private company."
"The Spokesman wishes to stress, once again, that the Royal Government of Cambodia appointed its officials to temporarily supervise and manage the company, only to protect the national security and safety for Cambodian leaders," it said.
"In addition," the statement went on that "the temporary supervision and management of CATS by the Royal Government of Cambodia will continue until the court's final decision to bring an end to the case of the Thai staff, who has been accused of disclosing the confidential flight schedule of Thaksin Shinawatra."
"Following the court's final decision, the Royal Government of Cambodia will take position on the company's management," it added.
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A statement issued by the Cambodian government on Monday said "The Spokesman of the Royal Government of Cambodia totally rejects the report of the Thai News Agency on Nov. 21, 2009, which was confirmed by Panitan Wattanayakorn, the Royal Thai Government's acting Spokesman, alleging that the daughter of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Cambodian Prime Minister, was planning to hold shares in Cambodia Air Traffic Services (CATS), a private company."
"The Spokesman wishes to stress, once again, that the Royal Government of Cambodia appointed its officials to temporarily supervise and manage the company, only to protect the national security and safety for Cambodian leaders," it said.
"In addition," the statement went on that "the temporary supervision and management of CATS by the Royal Government of Cambodia will continue until the court's final decision to bring an end to the case of the Thai staff, who has been accused of disclosing the confidential flight schedule of Thaksin Shinawatra."
"Following the court's final decision, the Royal Government of Cambodia will take position on the company's management," it added.
Final arguments begin in trial of Khmer Rouge prison chief Duch
Cambodia's Khmer Rouge war crimes court on Monday began final arguments in the trial of Kaing Guek Eav, better known as Duch, bringing the regime's prison chief closer to justice for the "Killing Fields" atrocities 30 years ago.
On Monday, representatives on behalf of 93 victims of the notorious Tuol Sleng prison camp gave testimony. Duch had been responsible for the prison, also known as S21, from 1975-1979, during which time he is thought to have overseen the deaths of 15,000 men, women and children.
According to Nelson Rand, FRANCE 24 correspondent in Phnom Penh, the victims’ legal counsel said that Duch’s apologies were insufficient, and that Duch “failed to disclose the full truth and sought to minimise his role. They said his claim that he was simply obeying orders and that he would have been killed otherwise was nonsense. Duch did have the power to make independent decisions.”
Throughout the trial, Duch’s legal counsel has stressed the defendant’s regret and his full collaboration with the tribunal. In an interview in October with FRANCE 24, Duch’s French lawyer, François Roux, said Duch “was at times a better prosecutor than the prosecutor himself. Even if the international tribunal does not consider the fact that Duch was only following orders, he should nonetheless benefit from mitigating circumstances.”
Though the question of the validity of an apology from Duch might seem trivial, experts say that more is at stake than meets the eye.
Cyril Payen, another FRANCE 24 correspondent reporting from Cambodia, explained the possible strategic importance of the apology: “This trial is reminiscent of Nuremberg, in which Albert Speer, who was close to Adolf Hitler, was not given the maximum penalty for the reason that he apologised.”
The long drawn-out trial began in February. The prosecution is scheduled to begin presenting its closing arguments Tuesday, and on Wednesday Duch’s legal counsel will give testimony. He faces a maximum term of life in prison.
A final verdict is expected at the beginning of 2010.
Duch’s trial is the first in a series involving alleged Khmer Rouge war criminals. Five others await trial, including Khieu Samphan, the former Khmer Rouge head of state and founder of Anghkar, the regime’s supreme body. Nun Chea, right-hand man to dictator Pol Pot, is also to stand trial.
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On Monday, representatives on behalf of 93 victims of the notorious Tuol Sleng prison camp gave testimony. Duch had been responsible for the prison, also known as S21, from 1975-1979, during which time he is thought to have overseen the deaths of 15,000 men, women and children.
According to Nelson Rand, FRANCE 24 correspondent in Phnom Penh, the victims’ legal counsel said that Duch’s apologies were insufficient, and that Duch “failed to disclose the full truth and sought to minimise his role. They said his claim that he was simply obeying orders and that he would have been killed otherwise was nonsense. Duch did have the power to make independent decisions.”
Throughout the trial, Duch’s legal counsel has stressed the defendant’s regret and his full collaboration with the tribunal. In an interview in October with FRANCE 24, Duch’s French lawyer, François Roux, said Duch “was at times a better prosecutor than the prosecutor himself. Even if the international tribunal does not consider the fact that Duch was only following orders, he should nonetheless benefit from mitigating circumstances.”
Though the question of the validity of an apology from Duch might seem trivial, experts say that more is at stake than meets the eye.
Cyril Payen, another FRANCE 24 correspondent reporting from Cambodia, explained the possible strategic importance of the apology: “This trial is reminiscent of Nuremberg, in which Albert Speer, who was close to Adolf Hitler, was not given the maximum penalty for the reason that he apologised.”
The long drawn-out trial began in February. The prosecution is scheduled to begin presenting its closing arguments Tuesday, and on Wednesday Duch’s legal counsel will give testimony. He faces a maximum term of life in prison.
A final verdict is expected at the beginning of 2010.
Duch’s trial is the first in a series involving alleged Khmer Rouge war criminals. Five others await trial, including Khieu Samphan, the former Khmer Rouge head of state and founder of Anghkar, the regime’s supreme body. Nun Chea, right-hand man to dictator Pol Pot, is also to stand trial.
Cham Muslims Homeless After Fire
Firefighters race to put out flames in the Reussey Keo district of Phnom Penh, Nov. 19, 2009. (RFA)
A fire in Cambodia's capital leaves hundreds of ethnic Muslims homeless.
2009-11-20
Radio Free Asia
PHNOM PENH—Hundreds of ethnic Cham Muslims are now homeless after a fire razed their crowded section of the Cambodian capital.
The blaze erupted early on Nov. 19 in an area dominated by the city's Muslim Cham minority, local police chief Som Bunny said.
Some 300 houses were destroyed in Reussey Keo district, Ly Rossamy, deputy district chief, said.
It lasted from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., she said, adding that an explosion of a cooking gas or electricity in the area may start the fire.
"No one was killed or injured. They all were evacuated," she said. An investigation into the cause is under way.
"Some removed their belongings and went by boat to the other side of the river. Some others moved to the main road."
Although large neighborhood fires are increasingly rare in Phnom Penh, a series of suspicious blazes several years ago destroyed a number of slum areas, forcing tens of thousands to flee.
"Each of us has [lost] hundreds of thousands of dollars," one resident said.
"We lost everything... The firefighters didn't even try to stop it."
Under Secretary of State for Vocational Training Okgna Ousman Hassan, who was at the scene, said fire trucks didn't have sufficient road access to put out the blaze.
Some 240,000 Cham Muslims live in Cambodia, making them about 1.6 percent of the population in the predominantly Buddhist country, according to a recent survey by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center.
Feng Shui expert foretold Thailand faces turmoil in the "Year of Tiger"
Saturday, 21 November 2009By Khmerization
A Thai Feng Shui expert has foretold that in the Year of Tiger (2010) Thailand will face political turmoil and Prime Minister Abhisit will be toppled from powers while luck and fortunes will come on the way of fugitive ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, reports Koh Santepheap.
A week ago, Mr. Soraccha Mulyu, another Thai famous fortune-teller, predicted that in 2010 Thailand will face misfortunes. Cambodia and Thailand will fight a bloody battle where many Thais will be killed by Cambodian soldiers.
The Feng Shui expert also foretold that Mr. Thaksin will face danger in the first three months of the Year of Tiger if he is not careful. He said Mr. Thaksin's zodiac sign is good that makes it possible for his return to Thailand or setting up his base along the Khmer-Thai borders such as in Koh Kong becaase in the Year of Tiger Cambodia will become more powerful and influential which can order Mr. Thaksin to cause choas and turmoil in Thailand like 60 years ago.
The Feng Shui expert predicted that February, June and October (2010) the political turmoil in Thailand will reach boiling point that will lead to a big change. The government will not be able to sustain the turmoil and two important persons in the government (Abhisit and Kasit?) will be toppled from powers in the middle of the year.
The expert predicted that the government can only survive the turmoil if it moves the central government administration and offices to a new place, preferably Phitsanoulok (Chiangmai), because it has a good Feng Shui. In the past Mr. Thaksin and Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda (king's chief advisor) have used Phitsanoulok as their headquarters because the present government office building has a U-shape which, according to Chinese Feng Shui, looks like a person with their hands being handcuffed behind their back. The other two government office buildings location is a bit isolated from the main building and their isolation, according to Feng Shui, makes government's powers unsecured and untenable. As such, the government must move its headquarters and administration offices to a new place.
read more “Feng Shui expert foretold Thailand faces turmoil in the "Year of Tiger"”
A Thai Feng Shui expert has foretold that in the Year of Tiger (2010) Thailand will face political turmoil and Prime Minister Abhisit will be toppled from powers while luck and fortunes will come on the way of fugitive ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, reports Koh Santepheap.
A week ago, Mr. Soraccha Mulyu, another Thai famous fortune-teller, predicted that in 2010 Thailand will face misfortunes. Cambodia and Thailand will fight a bloody battle where many Thais will be killed by Cambodian soldiers.
The Feng Shui expert also foretold that Mr. Thaksin will face danger in the first three months of the Year of Tiger if he is not careful. He said Mr. Thaksin's zodiac sign is good that makes it possible for his return to Thailand or setting up his base along the Khmer-Thai borders such as in Koh Kong becaase in the Year of Tiger Cambodia will become more powerful and influential which can order Mr. Thaksin to cause choas and turmoil in Thailand like 60 years ago.
The Feng Shui expert predicted that February, June and October (2010) the political turmoil in Thailand will reach boiling point that will lead to a big change. The government will not be able to sustain the turmoil and two important persons in the government (Abhisit and Kasit?) will be toppled from powers in the middle of the year.
The expert predicted that the government can only survive the turmoil if it moves the central government administration and offices to a new place, preferably Phitsanoulok (Chiangmai), because it has a good Feng Shui. In the past Mr. Thaksin and Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda (king's chief advisor) have used Phitsanoulok as their headquarters because the present government office building has a U-shape which, according to Chinese Feng Shui, looks like a person with their hands being handcuffed behind their back. The other two government office buildings location is a bit isolated from the main building and their isolation, according to Feng Shui, makes government's powers unsecured and untenable. As such, the government must move its headquarters and administration offices to a new place.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in Cambodia ... under the watchful eyes of Sok An and Annie Sok An?
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter cuts a ribbon next to his wife Rosalynn Carter (2nd R) as Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Council of Ministers Sok An (L) and his wife Annie Sok An (R) look on during the inauguration of the New Life Community at Oudong village in Kandal province, 50 km (31 miles) north of Phnom Penh, November 21, 2009. Sok An and the former U.S. president on Saturday officially opened the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Kandal province where 21 houses were built for poor Cambodians. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter applauds after cutting a ribbon next to his wife Rosalynn Carter (2nd R) as Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Council of Ministers Sok An (L) and his wife Annie Sok An (R) look on during the inauguration of the New Life Community at Oudong village in Kandal province, 50 km (31 miles) north of Phnom Penh, November 21, 2009. Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sok An and the former U.S. president on Saturday officially opened the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Kandal province where 21 houses were built for the poor Cambodians. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter waves while talking with volunteers at Oudong village in Kandal province, 50 km (31 miles) north of Phnom Penh, November 21, 2009. Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sok An and the former U.S. president on Saturday officially opened the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Kandal province where 21 houses were built for poor Cambodians. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter speaks at the inauguration of the New Life Community at Oudong village in Kandal province 50 km (31 miles) north of Phnom Penh, November 21, 2009. Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sok An and the former U.S. president on Saturday officially opened the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Kandal province where 21 houses were built for the poor Cambodians. REUTERS/Chor Sokuntan>
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter applauds after cutting a ribbon next to his wife Rosalynn Carter (2nd R) as Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Council of Ministers Sok An (L) and his wife Annie Sok An (R) look on during the inauguration of the New Life Community at Oudong village in Kandal province, 50 km (31 miles) north of Phnom Penh, November 21, 2009. Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sok An and the former U.S. president on Saturday officially opened the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Kandal province where 21 houses were built for the poor Cambodians. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter waves while talking with volunteers at Oudong village in Kandal province, 50 km (31 miles) north of Phnom Penh, November 21, 2009. Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sok An and the former U.S. president on Saturday officially opened the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Kandal province where 21 houses were built for poor Cambodians. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter speaks at the inauguration of the New Life Community at Oudong village in Kandal province 50 km (31 miles) north of Phnom Penh, November 21, 2009. Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sok An and the former U.S. president on Saturday officially opened the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Kandal province where 21 houses were built for the poor Cambodians. REUTERS/Chor Sokuntan>"Kom Tha Tor Tov Teat!" Op-Ed by Angkor Borei News
Anonymous said...
Ah Var Kim Hong! Ah Khbot Cheat!Ah mean Kbal sans Khour!
6:22 AM
Anonymous said...
To Mr.Ly Diep,Soth Poline and all khmer abroad How and what? Can we do to save khmer by report to international court?
Please explain,because we must help our mother land out of Hun Sen ,Sihakmony and Viet Nam's invader.
7:41 AM
Anonymous said...
Organize all our villagers at the border and form them into a militia to safeguard our border.Those people had been there all their lives and they knew exactly where our frontier are.Likewise ,in the UNITED STATES people organized themselve into a militia and called themselves MINUTEMEN to patrol the border or report something to the authority.
May be it can't be done in Cambodia,because the heads of the govt are; <<>>.
Anonymous said...
There is a need to keep such information for historical review. The next generation need to know the fact behind the scene.
8:38 AM
Anonymous said...
Members of Parliament of Cambodia follow correctly the order of the Vietnamese government to lift parliament immunity of the opposition leader.
9:30 AM
Anonymous said...
7:41 AM,
Trying to run from Youn, but you called Youn spy Ly Ngoc Diep to save Khmers? Idiot!!
If he stops writing this Youn spy will be shot by Hanoi secret agent in LB. He keeps playing two cards: one is for Khmers and one is not for Khmers. That's called dividing by Youn expansionism strategies.
9:37 AM
Ly Diep said...
Lok 7:41 AM,
I am very very scare and nervous in this moment !
So i CAN NOT stop writing. More coming !!!
Regards,
Ly Diep
9:51 AM
Anonymous said...
All i've read so far Mr. LY Diep has done nothing wrong but AGAINST yuon and also SDACH sihanouk and he's justified so, after all yuon never like khmer and Sihanouk helped yuon to become one , but why people kept call him yuon's spy?. Are they mentally retard or their head need to be examined or what have they been smoking?.
9:58 AM
Ly Diep said...
Correction: Lok 9:37 AM
And also please give my address to those Hanoi Agents:
2034 E. Lincoln Ave. #214
Anaheim, CA 90806
Regards,
Ly Diep
10:00 AM
Anonymous said...
Youn Ly Diep, Youn Svar Kim Hong are no good Youn. They play two cards: one against and one is for.
Youn Ly Diep born in Srok Youn and Youn Svar Kim Hong born in Cambodia, still no good Youn.
10:03 AM
Anonymous said...
your site is so good I always visit it everyday, you update so quick !
cheer !
and don't forget visit my site I just create my site too
if you could exchange link It would be great
and I will be happy to link your site.
Here is :
freedowload
thanks you
10:10 AM
Ly Diep said...
Lok 10:03 AM,
So I don't have a choice, didn't I ?
I am happy to be one that against youn !
But don't forget to give my address to those Hanoi Agents:
2034 E. Lincoln Ave. #214
Anaheim, CA 92806.
Regards,
Ly Diep
10:12 AM
Anonymous said...
Yep, send those Hanoi's agents over so that their brain will be blown off.
10:20 AM
Anonymous said...
Those who call Ly Diep "Yuon" hate him personally.
10:26 AM
Anonymous said...
"Ly Diep" is not Khmer name it is Youn name, and he is Youn. Most Khmer Krom idenfied him as Youn not Khmer Krom.
10:36 AM
Ly Diep said...
Lok 10:36 AM,
Please give me one Khmer Krom that say
I was not a Khmer Krom.
Regards,
Ly Diep
10:41 AM
Anonymous said...
in fact,king sihanouk,hunsen cpp'smembers are Youn.if they're khmer's leader,why did'nt they help khmer farmer in Svay rieng,
10:42 AM
Ly Diep said...
Dear Lok 7:41 AM,
For the Khmer people in the USA and France, develop a petition to send to your congressmen and your senators by asking to reconvince the Paris Conference. For our people living in Cambodia, especially those living along the border of Khmer-Viet, please pull out all of the illegal demarcated poles and also stop voting for CPP.
Sorry for the late response.
Regards,
Ly Diep
10:55 AM
Anonymous said...
You annoyed the hell out of me Mr LY DIEP.Don't be such Mr nice guy with those PUNK.Remmber appeasement will not work, only toe-to-tee will do.If they use pistol,you use AK-47 or machine gun to blast the fuck out of them.
11:00 AM
Anonymous said...
Go ahead Ly Diep I support your argument ,the border agreement under Youn occupied
Wasn’t fair for Khmer people
11:01 AM
Anonymous said...
10:42AM.
Either you are this Viet Ly Diep or you are some one else. Just because this Viet Ly Diep writes something you like to hear does not mean he is Khmer or really loves Khmers. He is Youn, born in Srok Youn. Our Khmers are under his Youn government watchdog for 500 years, Youn love Khmers is no chance.
While his Youn governmnet put guns on the puppets in Cambodia to do as ask, Youn outside like Ly Diep pretends to preach love among Khmers. But the fact he is Youn and there are no good Youn, no matter how sweet they try to be.
Doubled games by Youn, and if Ly Diep doesn't write to softly touch your azz, you won't believe him.
Youn's expansionism strategies.
11:08 AM
Ly Diep said...
Lok 10:42 AM,
Please leave the other people alone.
Why take you so long to find one Khmer Krom
that say I was not a Khmer Krom ?
You said most of Khmer Krom, didn't you ?
Regards,
Ly Diep
11:18 AM
Anonymous said...
11:08 AM is most fking dumb ass human being on this planet earth!
read more “"Kom Tha Tor Tov Teat!" Op-Ed by Angkor Borei News”
Ah Var Kim Hong! Ah Khbot Cheat!Ah mean Kbal sans Khour!
6:22 AM
Anonymous said...
To Mr.Ly Diep,Soth Poline and all khmer abroad How and what? Can we do to save khmer by report to international court?
Please explain,because we must help our mother land out of Hun Sen ,Sihakmony and Viet Nam's invader.
7:41 AM
Anonymous said...
Organize all our villagers at the border and form them into a militia to safeguard our border.Those people had been there all their lives and they knew exactly where our frontier are.Likewise ,in the UNITED STATES people organized themselve into a militia and called themselves MINUTEMEN to patrol the border or report something to the authority.
May be it can't be done in Cambodia,because the heads of the govt are; <<>>.
There is a need to keep such information for historical review. The next generation need to know the fact behind the scene.
8:38 AM
Anonymous said...
Members of Parliament of Cambodia follow correctly the order of the Vietnamese government to lift parliament immunity of the opposition leader.
9:30 AM
Anonymous said...
7:41 AM,
Trying to run from Youn, but you called Youn spy Ly Ngoc Diep to save Khmers? Idiot!!
If he stops writing this Youn spy will be shot by Hanoi secret agent in LB. He keeps playing two cards: one is for Khmers and one is not for Khmers. That's called dividing by Youn expansionism strategies.
9:37 AM
Ly Diep said...
Lok 7:41 AM,
I am very very scare and nervous in this moment !
So i CAN NOT stop writing. More coming !!!
Regards,
Ly Diep
9:51 AM
Anonymous said...
All i've read so far Mr. LY Diep has done nothing wrong but AGAINST yuon and also SDACH sihanouk and he's justified so, after all yuon never like khmer and Sihanouk helped yuon to become one , but why people kept call him yuon's spy?. Are they mentally retard or their head need to be examined or what have they been smoking?.
9:58 AM
Ly Diep said...
Correction: Lok 9:37 AM
And also please give my address to those Hanoi Agents:
2034 E. Lincoln Ave. #214
Anaheim, CA 90806
Regards,
Ly Diep
10:00 AM
Anonymous said...
Youn Ly Diep, Youn Svar Kim Hong are no good Youn. They play two cards: one against and one is for.
Youn Ly Diep born in Srok Youn and Youn Svar Kim Hong born in Cambodia, still no good Youn.
10:03 AM
Anonymous said...
your site is so good I always visit it everyday, you update so quick !
cheer !
and don't forget visit my site I just create my site too
if you could exchange link It would be great
and I will be happy to link your site.
Here is :
freedowload
thanks you
10:10 AM
Ly Diep said...
Lok 10:03 AM,
So I don't have a choice, didn't I ?
I am happy to be one that against youn !
But don't forget to give my address to those Hanoi Agents:
2034 E. Lincoln Ave. #214
Anaheim, CA 92806.
Regards,
Ly Diep
10:12 AM
Anonymous said...
Yep, send those Hanoi's agents over so that their brain will be blown off.
10:20 AM
Anonymous said...
Those who call Ly Diep "Yuon" hate him personally.
10:26 AM
Anonymous said...
"Ly Diep" is not Khmer name it is Youn name, and he is Youn. Most Khmer Krom idenfied him as Youn not Khmer Krom.
10:36 AM
Ly Diep said...
Lok 10:36 AM,
Please give me one Khmer Krom that say
I was not a Khmer Krom.
Regards,
Ly Diep
10:41 AM
Anonymous said...
in fact,king sihanouk,hunsen cpp'smembers are Youn.if they're khmer's leader,why did'nt they help khmer farmer in Svay rieng,
10:42 AM
Ly Diep said...
Dear Lok 7:41 AM,
For the Khmer people in the USA and France, develop a petition to send to your congressmen and your senators by asking to reconvince the Paris Conference. For our people living in Cambodia, especially those living along the border of Khmer-Viet, please pull out all of the illegal demarcated poles and also stop voting for CPP.
Sorry for the late response.
Regards,
Ly Diep
10:55 AM
Anonymous said...
You annoyed the hell out of me Mr LY DIEP.Don't be such Mr nice guy with those PUNK.Remmber appeasement will not work, only toe-to-tee will do.If they use pistol,you use AK-47 or machine gun to blast the fuck out of them.
11:00 AM
Anonymous said...
Go ahead Ly Diep I support your argument ,the border agreement under Youn occupied
Wasn’t fair for Khmer people
11:01 AM
Anonymous said...
10:42AM.
Either you are this Viet Ly Diep or you are some one else. Just because this Viet Ly Diep writes something you like to hear does not mean he is Khmer or really loves Khmers. He is Youn, born in Srok Youn. Our Khmers are under his Youn government watchdog for 500 years, Youn love Khmers is no chance.
While his Youn governmnet put guns on the puppets in Cambodia to do as ask, Youn outside like Ly Diep pretends to preach love among Khmers. But the fact he is Youn and there are no good Youn, no matter how sweet they try to be.
Doubled games by Youn, and if Ly Diep doesn't write to softly touch your azz, you won't believe him.
Youn's expansionism strategies.
11:08 AM
Ly Diep said...
Lok 10:42 AM,
Please leave the other people alone.
Why take you so long to find one Khmer Krom
that say I was not a Khmer Krom ?
You said most of Khmer Krom, didn't you ?
Regards,
Ly Diep
11:18 AM
Anonymous said...
11:08 AM is most fking dumb ass human being on this planet earth!
Khmer Rouge Tribunal Asked to Define Victim Reparation
The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC) and a London-based rights group, Redress, urged the Khmer Rouge Tribunal on Friday to show respect for the principle of reparation and make funds available for the regime’s survivors.
The groups insist on having victims participate in the discussions about reparations with the court, and that judges should issue an order about reparations and explain ways to find funds for it.
“We want to know clearly from the Khmer Rouge tribunal regarding the reparation,” said Hang Chhaya, director of Khmer Institute for Democracy and coordinator of the CHRAC.
But Reach Sambath, head of public affairs of UN-backed court, said the court is not yet in a position to thoroughly review the issue of reparation.
“The court is now working on Duch’s case,” he said, referring to case 001 against a notorious former Khmer Rouge prison chief. “And that issue has not been discussed in details yet.”
read more “Khmer Rouge Tribunal Asked to Define Victim Reparation”
The groups insist on having victims participate in the discussions about reparations with the court, and that judges should issue an order about reparations and explain ways to find funds for it.
“We want to know clearly from the Khmer Rouge tribunal regarding the reparation,” said Hang Chhaya, director of Khmer Institute for Democracy and coordinator of the CHRAC.
But Reach Sambath, head of public affairs of UN-backed court, said the court is not yet in a position to thoroughly review the issue of reparation.
“The court is now working on Duch’s case,” he said, referring to case 001 against a notorious former Khmer Rouge prison chief. “And that issue has not been discussed in details yet.”
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